Driver

Job description

Job Title: NLCSE Driver
Reports To: Operations Manager
FLSA: Part-Time Non-Exempt Flexible Worker
Department: Operations


An NLCSE flexible worker is an employee who is available to work varying hours (5- 25/week) and shifts based on the needs of the organization.
This role is designed to offer flexibility in working hours and is ideal for individuals seeking part-time work or those who want to balance other commitments.


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Delivery Driver will move parts, goods, and other merchandise from one location to another.


Essential Duties/Responsibilities
• Plans and completes an efficient delivery and pick up route for the day.
• Loads delivery vehicle with parcels scheduled for delivery.
• Delivers parcels to correct addresses, obtaining signatures and proof of receipt when necessary.
• Picks up parcels along the scheduled route, including items to be returned, company orders, and other items as requested.
• Maintains basic records of number of deliveries made.
• Reports service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Assists in general warehouse duties when delivery route is completed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to drive safely.
• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Ability to plan delivery routes.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.


Education/Licenses
• Valid Illinois driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to maintain insurability.


Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, hear and some sitting. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate controls, and reach with hands and arms, or operate equipment and machinery.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to load and unload packages with and without dollies in various types of weather.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily in both indoor and outdoor settings. The noise level in the work environment is primarily moderate.
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and equipment. He/she works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,
fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, extreme cold and heat.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.